In his usual Monday evening live session, Formula 1 expert Roberto Chinchero shared his thoughts on the current rumor: Ferrari would be interested in bringing Lewis Hamilton to Maranello with a contract worth around 40 million euros. According to the journalist, this speculation is unfounded, and the arrival of the British champion, although a significant addition, would undermine the stability of the team in Italy.
“I can’t imagine Ferrari today dedicating time and energy to the driver lineup. Why? Because I don’t believe the drivers are the critical element for the Prancing Horse at the moment,” said the Sky commentator. “But let’s follow what the Daily Mail says and consider scenario A: Charles Leclerc – Lewis Hamilton. Let’s also say that Carlos Sainz goes to Mercedes, we’re in the realm of fantasy. I don’t understand what interest Mercedes would have in doing this, but let’s say their relationship breaks down. You bring in Lewis Hamilton, you don’t have the certainty of having a winning car, and then you have two drivers with great ambitions, as it should be. Maybe in a moment when the team needs growth, let’s say it could be an advantage. In the long term, I don’t know, especially because you’re signing a 38-year-old, so be careful.” – the Italian journalist pointed out, after the British media reported the news yesterday.
“Scenario B, Lewis Hamilton – Charles Leclerc swap. They just said that Leclerc is a cornerstone in Ferrari’s project, but let’s say something could break, it can happen. I can’t imagine such a maneuver, unless it’s Leclerc who wants to drive for Mercedes, then, well, it would be Russell’s home. Unless there are strong issues that we haven’t been able to grasp, otherwise, honestly, I can’t explain it,” Roberto Chinchero continued.
Ferrari’s Solution
Furthermore, according to the Italian journalist, the best solution for Scuderia Ferrari at the moment would be to invest in prestigious personnel and engineers. “At this moment, more than signing Hamilton, it’s more important for Ferrari to secure someone like Dan Fallows, for example. It’s more strategic. Or to get Newey, even though he will never move. Regarding the driver lineup, frankly, it doesn’t seem like a necessity for Ferrari. Maybe for the tranquility and serenity of the environment, the Charles Leclerc – Carlos Sainz pairing would work better in this specific moment.” – he pointed out.
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The final words concern the reliability of the news:
“To sum it up, I don’t believe this stuff, but maybe I’m wrong, as it has happened in the past. Unless there are hidden reasons that we haven’t been able to grasp at all, then it would make sense. However, we should remember that last year we witnessed the upheaval with Piastri, Gasly, and Alonso,” Roberto Chinchero concluded.
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